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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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